Has anyone been in there yet?
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Has anyone been in there yet?
Hey. If you've been able to make it work in your life now, do it now! Waiting only makes it less likely that you'll ever do it! Look at it this way. So far, you've put off the trail for the day...
I just did that last summer and it worked out fine. Springer to Bly Gap. Nine hiking days (I'm slow and savor the experience ha ha). Made my own trail mix of various nuts, seeds and dried fruit. ...
Guess we'll have to wait until someone can get in there to assess damage. I camped alone at Bly Gap last July. Used the tree as a work table and thoroughly enjoyed its company :-) / Wobbly Woody
I used a Tyvek sheet under my Lunar Solo on a long AT section hike last June/July. The Lunar Solo has a bathtub floor but I wanted the extra protection against the wet ground. It worked very well. ...
Anyone know if the twisted Oak at Bly Gap survived the fires??
You might check with The Hiker Hostel near Dahlonega (run by Josh and Leigh Saint). I know they shuttle hikers close to Blue Ridge Gap (for their overnight guests.).
I just did Springer to Bly Gap, NC. Drove to the Hiker Hostel near Dahlonega, GA. Stayed there the night of my arrival. They let me leave my car there. They shuttled me to Springer (they go to...
Was just there last week on my Springer to Bly Gap section hike. Nice enough shelter, lots of tent sites around it, close to AT, good water source about 0.2 miles down hill behind the shelter. I...
Just finished Springer to Bly Gap. My trekking poles were a life saver. I cannot imaging hiking the trail without them. Especially on the descents. I know they prevented several falls. Mine are...
That will be a fun hike. I recently completed Springer to Unicoi (Mid June) and loved it. Some water sources were difficult (others very good) so fill up at every opportunity. It goes without...
OCD Ultralight guy that I am, I'm also OCD about safety. Don't laugh, but the old Boy Scout Motto applies here (yes, I was one for many years). Finally, I extend my thinking to other hikers in my...
OCD Ultralight guy that I am, I'm also OCD about safety. Don't laugh, but the old Boy Scout Motto applies here (yes, I was one for many years). Finally, I extend my thinking to other hikers in my...